Program Fees for 2024 Academic Year

Undergraduate Semester

Program Dates

The University of Minnesota academic calendar offers two semesters and a summer session. 

     Fall semester:  late August - mid December

     Spring semester: mid January - mid May

     Summer session: early June - early August

Specific dates can be found on the Program page of our website.

Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate students must be in good academic standing with at least 1 year of university level coursework. Recent high school graduates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All students must prove academic proficiency in English.

Application

Applications are due April 15 for the fall semester, and October 15 for the spring semester. If the deadline falls on a weekend, materials are due the following Monday.

Application Review and Acceptance Process:  
Please note: Applications are reviewed after the application deadline for each semester. The complete review process can take 1-3 weeks.

1. Submitted applications are reviewed by GO Minnesota staff for completeness, success at meeting eligibility requirements, and appropriate academic fit.
2. Any missing information is requested.
3. All complete and eligible applications are then sent for a second review by college-specific advisers (business, engineering, liberal arts, etc.).
4. Any course selection or academic concerns are communicated to GO Minnesota by the college-specific adviser. If necessary, GO Minnesota will communicate these concerns to you and the student. Additional documents may be requested, such as an updated course selection form.
5. Once the college-specific adviser approves the application, it is sent to the U of M admission office for entry into the University database and matriculation.
6. Admission letters are sent out by GO Minnesota to students via email. If applicable, the email will also include information on any remaining course selection concerns or ESL requirements.
7. Students are asked to complete and return the confirmation form. Once this form is received by GO Minnesota, the I-20 is processed and mailed to the student.

Students must meet the requirement on one of the following English language proficiency tests:

• TOEFL: 79
• IELTS: 6.5
• Minnesota Battery Test: 75 with writing subscore 83
• Duolingo: 110 with literacy subscore 110

*Other Accepted Tests

• Germany: DAAD B2 or C1

Students submitting the DAAD will be tested upon arrival and may be required to take additional English language classes.

This page provides direct links to every required form. Students have direct access to each of these forms in our Student Guide.

• Financial Certification Form
• Course Selection Form 
• Confirmation Form
• Student Acknowledgment, Release & Waiver Form
• Health Form
• Housing Application Form (requires U of M email account)
• Transcript Requests (requires U of M email account)

Areas of Study

GO Minnesota offers visiting international students the opportunity to directly enroll in U of M classes for a semester or summer. A detailed list of available areas of study can be found on our website. 

Course Selection

Courses offered through the Carlson School of Management may be limited because of high demand from both degree and non-degree students. ​Departments available are: Accounting; Business Law; Entrepreneurial Management; Finance; Finance & Risk Management Insurance; Human Resources and Industrial Relations; International Business; Management; Management Information Systems - MIS; Marketing; Public and Nonprofit Management; and Supply Chain and Operations Management.

• It is recommended that students have taken previous coursework in: Financial Reporting, Microeconomics, Statistics, and Excel as these are foundational prerequisites in the Carlson curriculum.
• Carlson has sequenced majors and not all schools at the UMN use this same structure as Carlson. Students will get feedback on their preferred course selection during the selection process.
• The following courses are recommended options to consider: MGMT 3001; MGMT 3015; Non-CSOM sections of the following: MKTG 3001, FINA 3001, SCO 3001, IDSC 3001,  ACCT 3001, HRIR 3021.
• The following courses are NOT available: BA 1011; BA 1021; BA 2021; BA 3062; BA 3001; MGMT 3004; IBUS courses; major capstone courses; or BA 4501-4505 Enterprise courses.

GO Minnesota students may not enroll in Computer Science or Economics courses. If students are interested in economics, we recommend they explore Applied Economics (APEC) courses, which focus on how economics is applied in the real world to improve people's lives. Many students who are studying economics at their home university are able to enroll in business courses, such as management (MGMT), finance (FIN), marketing (MKTG), or supply chain management (SCO).

ESL courses are credit-bearing and range from two to five credits per course.  Visit the Academic English Program website for more information. 

Syllabi

If your students require a specific syllabus, please contact [email protected]. The university’s course selection system does not provide access to course syllabi. 

Registration

• Students will register for courses once they have arrived on campus.
• During orientation, students are walked through the Schedule Builder process, which is a valuable tool in helping them register. Students are welcome to build their schedule before they arrive on campus; directions wll be provided by GO Minnesota staff. 
• Students need to bring copies of their transcripts to prove that they have completed a pre-requisite course.

Academic Support

Being part of a large research university can sometimes feel overwhelming for students. Fortunately, there are numerous academic support resources available to students. 

Transcripts

Upon completion of the GO Minnesota program, students may request a transcript from the University of Minnesota. 

Accommodation Options

Students have the choice between staying on-campus in university housing or living off-campus in an apartment. We encourage students to live on campus as it provides better access to student programming, opportunities to meet other students, and offers convenient short-term rental agreements.

More information about housing options is available in the Student Life section of our website.

Housing Application Deadline

We encourage early application. Deadlines are May for summer or fall housing, and November for spring housing.

Students are able to apply for housing after they are accepted and have activated their University account.

Students enroll at the University of Minnesota on a F-1 student visa.

The University of Minnesota issues an I-20 directly to the students, and they will need to take it to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for their visa.

More information on the process of obtaining a visa is found in the Admitted Student Guide.

Detailed information about what to expect when students arrive in Minnesota can be found in our Admitted Student Guide. Other helpful information for advisers includes:

Sample Orientation Schedule

GO Minnesota organizes a dedicated orientation for our students at the start of each semester. A sample schedule can be found here. 

Additional English Language Testing

GO Minnesota students who do not meet the language proficiency requirement must take the Minnesota Battery (MLB) Test upon arrival. More information about the MLB test can be found on the Minnesota English Language Program website. 

Student Communication

Checklist

Upon acceptance to the GO Minnesota program, students receive an email from GO Minnesota staff with a link to our Admitted Student Guide, which contains an important online checklist of items for students to complete both before, and after, they arrive on campus. The checklist includes links to required forms, assistance with setting up U of M email, and links to important visa, immigration, and immunization requirements. 

Emails

In addition, students receive a series of pre-arrival emails from GO Minnesota staff to help them stay on track for a smooth transition to life at the University of Minnesota. These emails reinforce what the students should be working on in the Admitted Student Guide checklist. Review a copy of the emails that the fall students receive. (Please note that spring students receive the same emails but on a different timeline).

Additional Resources found in the Admitted Student Guide

Medical Resources - links to insurance information and types of care available on campus
Student Accounts and Billing - detailed information for students about how and when to pay their bills 
Student Groups and Clubs - links to campus maps, clubs, activities, and programs specifically designed for international students
Living in MN - important links to transportation, safety, employment, and life in the Twin Cities